The Philadelphia 76ers begin the NBA season on Thursday, Oct. 16 against Kyrie Irving and the vaunted Boston Celtics. With LeBron James heading west, that game could foreshadow an inevitable Eastern Conference Finals matchup.
This summer was an eventful one for the Sixers and their fans. Joel Embiid spent his first healthy offseason working with Drew Hanlen. Markelle Fultz put in three-a-days to reclaim his effectiveness as a shooter. Ben Simmons wasn’t snoozing either.
After winning 52 games and nabbing a top-three seed, the Sixers are looking to take the next step — to become title contenders in a winnable Eastern Conference.